The Barn, Alma Cottage, Merstone – Home 5873893 Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- 7 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
The Barn, Alma Cottage, Merstone – Home 5873893
- Cottage
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 7
- 4 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
If you like walking or cycling, then this property is ideally situated. Centrally located on the Island, this converted Barn offers comfort with all modern amenities. Wood floors throughout and beams in the comfy lounge with an open plan kitchen and dining area. Surounded by fields and stunning views, there is the opportunity to see wildlife on your doorstep. Ideal for families and couples, young and mature. We provide a welcome pack of Tea, Coffee, MIlk and Sugar as well as a small selection of Beer, Lager and Wine. Our minimum night stay is 4 nights. No smoking.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 3: Bunk bed
Beds in other rooms: Twin bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Grill
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Pauline C.
- Average reply time:
- 1 hour 53 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 29 Feb 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 15 reviews
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- Very Good
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- Average
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- Poor
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“A real home from home experience!”
Wonderful hosts, Beautiful location, well appointed and close to everything. We had not stayed in a cottage before and decided that this was the ideal place for a party of 6. It was as the title explains a real home from home experience. The hosts had thought of everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The cottage was clean, and tidy an there was even complementary wine and beer which was a nice touch. We enjoyed waking up to see the ducks and pheasant wondering past the front door each morning and in the evenings there were stunning views of the sun setting. Thank you Pauline and Malcolm for a very enjoyable stay.
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.
“Perfect place to stay on the Isle .”
The location is great for everything on the island . Lovely hosts ,very helpful .Great place to return to every evening..plenty of space and parking .Hope to return soon.
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“Lovely stay”
Great space for 4. Good facilities and nice and central to the island. Not far to travel to amenities in any direction. We were really well looked after. Will go again.
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“Home from home with wonderful views!”
We were impressed with the Barn as soon as we saw it on Trip advisor and were not disappointed! It is well equipped with everything you need to have a great home from home experience and because of it… More
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“Highly recommended”
Highly recommend The Barn. Excellent communication throughout the booking process. Pauline also organised discounted ferry tickets for us. The Barn is in a central location with easy access to all par… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your very kind review. We are glad you had a good time and everything was to your liking. We would love to welcome you here again anytime. Pauline
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“The Barn, Merstone, Isle of Wight.”
Wonderful cottage, everything for a family present. Great Central location and only a short drive to all the attractions. Beautiful surroundings and well priced. Would definitely recommend.
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Response from the owner Thank very much for your kind review. We are so glad you had a good time and would love to see you again sometime.
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“Fantastic hosts”
A group of us stayed here for the iow festival. Pauline and malcom couldn't do enough for us. Have already booked for next year. Great place to stay with fantastic hosts and everything you need. … More
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Response from the owner Thank you Dermot, it was lovely meeting you this year and we look forward to seeing you next year for the Isle of Wight Festival and many years to come hopefully. Pauline and Malk xx
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“Excellent accommodation in great location.”
Great property with plenty of space. Ideal location for central and east side of island attractions (e.g. Robin Hill park - 5 mins; Black Gang Chine - 10 mins drive). Many local pubs within a short drive. Will be booking again and would recommend to anyone.
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a good time and would look forward to seeing you again.
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“Great Christmas”
We had a lovely Christmas at the Alma Cottage, in the outskirts of Newport, the Isle of Wight.The cottage is larger than on photos and was beautifully decorated by the charming hosts.There are a few walking paths around, and though the changeable and stormy weather ay this time of the year- great.Thank you so much!
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your lovely review. My Husband and I are glad you and your family had a good time at Christmas and would welcome you back at any time. Happy New year to you all. Best wishes Pauline and Malcolm.
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“Home from Home”
We All loved our weeks stay at the Barn. The place is in such a lovely setting and central to anywhere on the Island. The views are lovely and it was such a lovely haven to return to after a busy day … More
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for your lovely review, we are glad you had a great time. We would welcome you back with open arms, just let us know when.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Pauline (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Pauline (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Pauline (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Pauline the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Pauline (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Pauline (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Pauline (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Pauline (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Pauline (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Pauline (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Pauline (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Pauline (the owner) a message.
If Pauline (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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